South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 06C - Mineral Exploration
Section 45-6C-8 - Plan of reclamation--Contents.

45-6C-8. Plan of reclamation--Contents.
The reclamation plan shall be based on provision for, or satisfactory explanation of, all general requirements for the type of reclamation proposed to be implemented by the operator. Reclamation is mandatory on all affected lands. The reclamation plan shall include:
(1)A description of the type of reclamation the operator proposes to achieve in the reclamation of the affected land;
(2)A proposed timetable for seeding and replanting indicating when and how the reclamation plan will be implemented. Such timetable shall be developed after consulting the local conservation district as to the nature of the soils and native vegetation in the area of the proposed exploration operation. The recommendations of the local conservation district shall be followed if any are provided;
(3)A narrative description of how the reclamation plan will rehabilitate the affected land;
(4)A narrative description of the temporary and permanent plugging and capping procedure to be used;
(5)The estimated cost of implementing and completing the proposed reclamation and the estimated cost of plugging and sealing each test hole pursuant to the provisions of §§45-6C-28 and 45-6C-29.

Source: SL 1982, ch 306, §8.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 45 - Mining, Oil and Gas

Chapter 06C - Mineral Exploration

Section 45-6C-1 - Citation of chapter.

Section 45-6C-2 - Legislative findings and policy.

Section 45-6C-3 - Definition of terms.

Section 45-6C-4 - Permit or surety not required by governmental office or political subdivision of state.

Section 45-6C-5 - Compliance with public land laws and this chapter.

Section 45-6C-6 - Notice of intent to conduct exploration operation--Items comprising notice.

Section 45-6C-7 - Notice form--Contents.

Section 45-6C-8 - Plan of reclamation--Contents.

Section 45-6C-9 - Map of exploration area.

Section 45-6C-10 - Notice to Department of Game, Fish and Parks--Restrictions concerning riparian habitat.

Section 45-6C-11 - Notice to state archaeologist--Restrictions concerning site disturbances.

Section 45-6C-12 - Water rights or water pollution control restrictions.

Section 45-6C-13 - Time for commencement of exploration operation.

Section 45-6C-14 - Confidential information and notice of intent protected--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 45-6C-15 - Copies of intent and restrictions--Filing with county commissioners--Publication.

Section 45-6C-16 - Consultation with surface owner--Preferences for reclamation and travel restrictions.

Section 45-6C-17 - Fee for notice of intent.

Section 45-6C-18 - Domestic water wells--Information required of operator.

Section 45-6C-19 - Inspection of area before exploration--Surety for costs of plugging test holes and reclamation.

Section 45-6C-20 - Criteria for determining amount of surety.

Section 45-6C-21 - Surety bond--Surety other than bond--Considerations by board.

Section 45-6C-22 - Cash or securities in lieu of surety.

Section 45-6C-23 - Surety payable to state--Conditions required.

Section 45-6C-24 - Surety liability continues until released.

Section 45-6C-25 - Surety penalty--Amount.

Section 45-6C-26 - Exploration operations--Applicable laws.

Section 45-6C-27 - Explosives.

Section 45-6C-28 - Capping, sealing, and plugging of test holes--Temporary delay.

Section 45-6C-29 - Capping, sealing, and plugging test holes--Rules.

Section 45-6C-31 - Test holes used for water wells.

Section 45-6C-32 - Roads and trails.

Section 45-6C-33 - Restoration of drill sites and affected land.

Section 45-6C-34 - Penetration of aquifer--Notice to board.

Section 45-6C-35 - Penetration of aquifer--Report required.

Section 45-6C-36 - Violation--Notice to operator.

Section 45-6C-37 - Violation--Cease and desist order.

Section 45-6C-38 - Violation--Hearing.

Section 45-6C-39 - Violation--Suspension of operations.

Section 45-6C-40 - Violation--Action for temporary restraining order or injunction.

Section 45-6C-41 - Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Proceedings by attorney general.

Section 45-6C-42 - Violation--Forfeiture of surety--Reclamation of land by board.

Section 45-6C-43 - Fees deposited in environment and natural resources fee fund--Proceeds of forfeiture of surety deposited in special revenue fund.

Section 45-6C-44 - Operator currently in violation--Filing notice of intent prohibited.

Section 45-6C-45 - Violation--Civil penalty--Liability for damages to environment.

Section 45-6C-46 - Refusal of access or interference with inspection as violation.

Section 45-6C-47 - Jurisdiction and authority of board--Employment of personnel--Legal services provided by attorney general.

Section 45-6C-48 - Assistance provided by other departments and agencies.

Section 45-6C-49 - General powers of board.

Section 45-6C-51 - Exemption of educational and recreational activities.

Section 45-6C-52 - Annual report of activities conducted under notice of intent--Information to be included.

Section 45-6C-53 - Transfer of notice of intent.

Section 45-6C-54 - Publication of application for a transfer of notice of intent--Contents.

Section 45-6C-55 - Confidentiality period of certain mineral exploration reports.